Description
Spicy Chicken Tenders are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, delivering a crispy crunch and a fiery kick that will leave you wanting more. These tender strips of chicken are coated in a flavorful blend of spices, making them perfect for any occasion—game day snacking, family dinners, or casual gatherings. Pair them with your favorite dipping sauces like ranch, honey mustard, or buffalo sauce for an unforgettable culinary experience. Quick to prepare and irresistibly delicious, this recipe is bound to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 beaten eggs
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into strips about one inch wide.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken strip in beaten eggs then coat in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches about 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the chicken strips in batches for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg